Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil, sugars and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.